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“There is no power on earth that can loosen a man's grip on his own throat”

Quote by Terry Southern

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Terry Southern was an American author, born on May 1, 1924, and died on October 29, 1995. Known for his satirical and darkly humorous writing, he is best known for his novels 'The Fall of Babylon' and 'Cactus Fever'. more

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